Modular elements employing latches with flexure bearings

a module element and latch technology, applied in the direction of casings/cabinets/drawers, electrical apparatus construction details, casings/cabinets/drawers, etc., can solve the problem of becoming more difficult to identify available volume within enclosures to route supply power, and achieve the effect of efficient securement and removal

US20160192520A1Inactive Publication Date: 2016-06-30IBM CORP
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US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
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Publication Date
2016-06-30
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Abstract

Modular elements employing latches with flexure bearings are disclosed. A modular element may include a chassis body supporting electronic components. The body is in communication with a latch and a control member of the modular element. The modular element is removable from or secured to an enclosure using the latch. The latch may engage the enclosure and may remain engaged by being secured by interfacing with a catch of an arm of the control member. By connecting the arm to the control body with a flexure bearing, the flexure bearing may urge the catch into a detent of the latch to secure the latch and keep the modular element secured to the enclosure. The latch may be disengaged from the control member by removing the catch from the detent. In this manner, the modular element is efficiently secured and removed from the enclosure.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 584,613, filed Dec. 29, 2014. The aforementioned related patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND

[0002] The present disclosure relates to enclosure systems having removable equipment elements, and in particular, to electronic components supported by elements which are removable from enclosures.TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

[0003] Benefits of enclosures include an establishment of an internal volume that provides protection and organization of the contents therein. In some applications, enclosures form a structural framework and protection of internal volumes, for example, from electromagnetic radiation, humidity, moisture, and heat. Items to be disposed within the internal volumes of enclosures may be supported as part of modular elements which are secured to the structural framework of the enclosure during use. The structural...

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[0019]Reference will now be made in detail to the embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments are shown. Indeed, the concepts may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limiting herein. Whenever possible, like reference numbers will be used to refer to like components or parts.

[0020]Embodiments disclosed herein include modular elements employing latches and control members with flexure bearings securable within enclosures. A modular element may include a chassis body supporting electronic components. The body is in communication with a latch and a control body of a control member of the modular element. The modular element is removable from or secured to an enclosure using the latch. The latch may engage the enclosure and may remain engaged with the enclosure by being secured by interfacing with a control catch of a control arm of the control member. The control arm is flexibly connec...